Church Bookkeeper

Purpose: The Bookkeeper works to ensure sound financial practices and procedures, so that Trinity uses monetary resources effectively as good stewards of God’s blessings.

Supervision: The Bookkeeper shall work under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, with accountability also to the Finance Committee and ultimately the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.

Time: This is a part-time exempt position (28 hours/week – 4 days, Monday-Thursday).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, in a Christian manner, to areas involving Church office functions including: the management and administration of financial and business relationships with members, staff, congregations and the public.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all church financial, employment and business transactions. Assure that all financial, employment and business records and all transaction data are correctly, accurately and timely documented and maintained.
• Work with the chair of Finance to annually assess internal control aspects of the Church’s accounting system. Work with the chair of Finance to obtain an annual audit that encompasses all cash accounts of the Church.
• Document the persons authorized to sign checks for all the Church’s accounts.
• Enter all invoices submitted for payment, cut checks, submit to the appropriate individual for signature, and prepare for mailing.
• Balance and reconcile checking account and investment accounts and submit for review.
• Submit to the Finance Chair a listing of all checks written during the month.
• Prepare monthly reports for the Finance Committee.
• Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly payroll tax forms and make necessary deposits and prepare W-2s and 1099’s at year-end.
• Prepare a yearly budget draft for review and adoption by the Church Council.
• Prepare for and cooperate with those appointed to perform a yearly audit of financial records.
• Prepare and file financial reports required by the Conference, Trustees and Finance Committees.
• Attend Finance Committee meetings. Attend and participate in Church staff meetings weekly and share in other related administrative functions as requested by the Pastor.
• Work with the Staff Parish Relations Committee and Pastor to develop an annual plan for continuing education (with emphasis on training available through the United Methodist Church whether by the Conference or District).

Skills:

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher), and become proficient in ACS.
• Practical experience in fund-based accounting and account reconciliation, preferably in a church or church-related institution.
• Be proficient in organizational and filing skills.
• Be proficient in communication skills.
• Attention to detail and precision in account reconciliation and report generation.
• Good interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork and support of church ministries.
• Commitment to confidentiality regarding all account records pertaining to the Church staff and membership, including, but not limited to members’ personal data, Pastor and staff correspondence, appointments, salary and payroll records.
• Demonstrates Christian faith.

Qualifications:

• Be cooperative and respectful in attitude and actions toward church officers, the pastors, other staff, and your supervisor.
• Seeks opportunities to grow professionally.
• Minimum of an associate degree in accounting from an accredited educational institution.
• Successfully undergo a criminal background and credit check.

Other:

• Perform other duties as directed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Blythewood, SC 29016 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26,000 - $30,000